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Today in labor history: Underground Railroad leader Levi Coffin born
October 28, 2013He strongly advocated for aid to the freed slaves to enable them to take their full place in American society.
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Prosecuting JPMorgan Chase a good start, but…
October 24, 2013There's a long way to go. And, unfortunately, the politicians who enabled the corporate criminals on Wall Street seem to be beyond the law's reach.
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Senate to vote Oct. 28 on Griffin for top NLRB enforcement job
October 24, 2013The Senate is scheduled to vote late on Oct. 28 on Obama's nomination of Richard Griffin to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.
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Higher state minimum wage campaign gains steam in Minnesota
October 23, 2013The drive to enact a higher state minimum wage in Minnesota has gained steam.
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Living wage or wage slavery: de Blasio vs. Lhota on the dignity of labor
October 23, 2013Joe Lhota has now come out against de Blasio's plan for a living wage to New Yorkers working at projects that are subsidized by the city.
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